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I recently found myself updating an iDRAC 6 platform for a client on an older Dell server. In the long run, this server really just needs to be replaced – but until then, I needed to install a newer firmware version in order to enable certain features needed for server monitoring purposes. Updating IPMI firmware … Continue reading →

I recently needed to help a client update their main Windows 10 deployment image, a set of .WIM files installed via network connection to a server running Windows Deployment Services. This is one of the tasks that can slip the mind over time, with images becoming increasingly out of date and open to security risks … Continue reading →

Recently, I needed to clean up a client’s computer accounts in AD. I wanted to see when each computer was last logged into (according to AD, anyway). This would help me identify any old or outdated accounts. For this, I used the IT Professional’s handy sidekick: Powershell. This command brought me exactly what I needed: … Continue reading →